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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, James Carter has distinguished himself through his |
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service as executive director of the Dallas County Republican |
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Party, and he has played an active role in the political life of his |
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community and this state for more than a decade; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of southern Louisiana, Mr. Carter earned |
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his degree in economics and political science from Texas Christian |
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University; he interned in the office of Congresswoman Kay Granger, |
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and his interest in political organizing was sparked as a volunteer |
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on Congressman Jeb Hensarling's first campaign; after joining the |
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Magnolia Group in 2003, he worked for the fund-raising firm on state |
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and national campaigns for such clients as Congressman Michael |
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Burgess, Congressman Kenny Marchant, and presidential candidate |
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Mitt Romney; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2010, Mr. Carter signed on as manager of Stefani |
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Carter's successful campaign for the Texas House of |
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Representatives, and he subsequently served as the legislative |
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director for State Representative Linda Harper-Brown during the |
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82nd Legislature; he took on his present role as executive director |
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of the Dallas County Republican Party in July 2011, and his vision |
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and expertise have greatly benefited its operations; and |
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WHEREAS, James Carter has demonstrated a strong commitment to |
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his ideals and to the democratic process, and he may reflect with |
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pride on his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor James Carter for his contributions to his |
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community and his state and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |